Landing Zone 1: Military 101

Format: Online (Teams) Facilitator: Ray Dixson, Assistant Director of Veterans and Military Student Services Landing Zone Training is a four-hour professional development program designed for Ohio University faculty and staff who are committed to supporting student veterans and military-connected students. The program builds understanding of the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning from military service to college. Topics include military culture, GI Bill® considerations, the impacts of PTSD and TBI on learning, and campus and community resources available to support student success. The training consists of four one-hour sessions, or "zones," with each building on the last. Participants are encouraged to attend the Zones in order. Please click a link to register for a workshop. Zone 1: Military 101 - Military culture, terminology, rank structure, and common myths about veterans Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Zone 2: OU Veterans in Transition - Veteran student characteristics and transition experiences, featuring a student veteran panel Wednesday, September 30, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Zone 3: The GI Bill® - VA structure, education benefits, regulations, and implications for student success Wednesday, October 7, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Zone 4: Student Veteran Wellness - Covers common challenges student veterans may face, including mental health (PTSD), physical injuries (TBI), finances, and academics, and how to recognize concern